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The 15 Best Day Trips to Hue from Hoi An

46 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Hue is a long day from Hoi An, so the route matters as much as the citadel. These 15 compare the Hai Van Pass road, the tunnel and private cars on price and hours in the car.

Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang - Khai Dinh Tomb’s unexpected mix of styles
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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

1.Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 830 reviews · from $47Our pick

Ride from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 participants. The day covers the Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb and 1601 Thien Mu Pagoda, with Hue-style lunch and scenic stops at Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon. Guides vary, with names including Cong, Mian and Tom.

“Last minute booking but I’m so glad I did. Polite, friendly driver negotiated the traffics while our guide took us through the various stops. She was so knowledgeable I learned so much about the old Imperial city and the family who lived there. I would 100% recommend this trip. Enjoyed every minute. Thankyou for a great day”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - Inside the Hue Imperial Citadel
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

2.Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9Best value

This full-day group or private tour links the Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon with Hue’s Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb. An English-speaking guide explains the Nguyen dynasty, and lunch features Hue specialties with vegetarian dishes available on request. Ticket-inclusive and ticket-free options are offered, so check what your fare covers before booking.

“Wonderful day trip. Thanks to Mian, our tourguide, who gave brief insights about the city and ensured to check on all guests’ comfort from time to time.”

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Top Gear Hai Van Pass between Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue - Lang Co Beach: time for lunch and a swim
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Top Gear Hai Van Pass between Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue

3.Top Gear Hai Van Pass between Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $55Top rated

Travel one way from Hoi An to Hue as a passenger with an English-speaking motorcycle driver. The private trip includes the Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach, and Elephant Springs, with fuel and knee and elbow pads provided. Tony is one driver named in feedback, but a specific driver is not guaranteed.

“I needed a way to get from Hoi An to Hue and instead of just taking conventional bus etc I thought why not splurge and do the bike tour. Well all I can say is if you're thinking the same, DO IT! I had an absolutely brilliant day with Tony. He was an incredibly safe driver and the Read more”

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Hoi An To Hue Private Car With English Speaking Driver - Follow the coast to Lang Co Beach
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Hoi An To Hue Private Car With English Speaking Driver

4.Hoi An To Hue Private Car With English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews

Travel from Hoi An to Hue in a private, air-conditioned car with a basic-English-speaking driver. Plan for about five hours, including stops at Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, and Hai Van Pass. You can adjust stops to suit your schedule. A separate English-speaking guide costs $40, and Marble Mountains admission is extra.

“I can't recommend this as a way of getting from HoiAn to Hue, highly enough. The car arrived promptly on time and the driver was courteous and pointed out landmarks as we drove. He was happy to stop if we wanted to take a photo, and wRead more”

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Hoi An to Hue Tour by Private Car service - Marble Mountain, the first worthwhile stop
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Hoi An to Hue Tour by Private Car service

5.Hoi An to Hue Tour by Private Car service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews

Ride from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a private car with an English-speaking driver. You can stop at Marble Mountain, Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Bay, and Lap An Lagoon, with time for photos along the way. Drivers named Louis and Tim have been associated with the service, though your assigned driver may differ.

“Happy and safe trip from Hoi An to Hue. Tim was my driver, communicating with me the day before to introduce himself, and arrange departure time and locations. He arrived early on pick up day, shared photo of licence plate and let me knoRead more”

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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass - Lap An Lagoon: a brief pause by the water
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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

6.Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · from $45

Spend a long day traveling from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue, with stops at Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. A local guide leads the visits, and lunch at Madam Thu includes Hue dishes and a footbath. Guides have included Cong, also called Ray, and Mian, but assignments can vary.

“It was a very nice journey for us as a familiy of 4, perfect organization, thank you for the day, we can absolutely recommend this tour (despite it takes 12h in total from Hoi An)”

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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City - Hue - Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon offer a slower coastal pause
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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

7.Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 hours · from $19

Travel by private car from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue with an English-speaking driver. Stop at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon, then visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial City. Drivers such as Vy, Trung and Johny are often praised for safe driving, local tips and flexibility. Entry tickets, lunch and a formal tour guide are not included.

“This was one of the best days we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Driver: 12/10. Johny was an exceptional driver and guide. He was incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming, and we loved chatting with him during the drive and learning about life here. He also gave us space to relax and even nap when we needed it. He brought us coconut water, was so accommodating throughout the day, and never once made us feel rushed. His energy truly made the experience even better. He was also a great and cautious driver. Made us feel safe. The itinerary: 10/10. The pacing was perfect. We visited Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon,…”

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Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour - Dragon Bridge: a quick Da Nang landmark stop
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Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour

8.Hoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $59

Take a private, roughly eight-hour trip from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue, stopping at Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge, Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Lap An Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall and a fishing village in Phu Loc. English-speaking guides include Trung, Dan and Ron. Transport, bottled water and ticket fees are included; lunch is extra.

“Best day ever! From the moment we set off to the end we saw so many things with our fun drivers Dan & Ron! They was really good drivers and made us feel really safe! What a way to see the coast of Vietnam ! We saw so many things! Best day!!”

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Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Sightseeing Stops - Lang Co Beach and bay: a coastal pause before the pass
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Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Sightseeing Stops

9.Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Sightseeing Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $16

Ride from Hue to Hoi An with a private driver and stops at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. You can take photos, pause for Vietnamese coffee, and adjust the pace with your driver. Drivers such as Try, Michael, and Truong have earned praise for safe driving and friendly local insight. Entry fees and a live guide are not included.

“Chris (Tan) was a great driver and a very friendly person. We could extend our itienary for some additional € but this show how accomodating and flexible Chris was. He even brought back to the hotel my sun glasses that I have forgotten from the car. Very lovely person.”

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From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass - Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon
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From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass

10.From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a group of up to 12, with stops at Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb. Expect a full day on the road, an included local lunch and an English-speaking guide. Past guides praised by name include Ryan, Celina, Sherlock and Xi, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent day. Very knowledgeable tour guide, Ryan, who gave special care and attention to, helping me to negotiate steps. We learned so much about Nguyen dynasty. Lunch was delicious. The only downside was the bus. The air conditioner dripped on me through the whole trip and the suspension seemed so bad, we were flung around in the back seat, hitting our heads on the roof when we went over bumps.”

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Transfer from Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van pass - What the four-to-five-hour ride may look like
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Transfer from Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van pass

11.Transfer from Hoi An to Hue via Hai Van pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $50

Take a private, air-conditioned car from Hoi An to Hue via the 21 km Hai Van Pass, the coastal road known for mountain and sea views. The ride takes about four to five hours and includes bottled water and onboard Wi-Fi. Drivers associated with the service include Pho, Huy, David, Harry Thien, and Bin, though your assigned driver may differ.

“Our family of four had a great trip with David from Danang to Hue make several stops through Hai Van Pass and the Royal Tombs. David was really informative about the sites and the area, especially Hue. He ensured we took umbrellas which was handy as we had a brief downpour while at one of the royal tombs.we highly recommend!”

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Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An - A dragon boat ride sets up the visit to Thien Mu
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Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An

12.Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $115

Leave Hoi An around 7 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, pause at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach, then meet an English-speaking Hue guide. The day includes a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, two hours at the Imperial City, a Hue-style lunch, and Khai Dinh Tomb. The drive is long, so check the expected return time.

“This is an excellent trip worth recommending if you are in Da Nang or Hoi An area and are still looking for another quality experience. In our case, we were picked up from our Hoi An hotel by a courteous driver who drove us to Hue (3 hours). AlRead more”

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Travel from Hoi An/Da Nang to Hue with Scenic Mountain Drive - Marble Mountains: caves, sanctuaries and a climb
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Travel from Hoi An/Da Nang to Hue with Scenic Mountain Drive

13.Travel from Hoi An/Da Nang to Hue with Scenic Mountain Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews

Make the journey to Hue part of the trip. A private English-speaking driver collects you in Hoi An or Da Nang and stops at Marble Mountains, Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass, with a visit to Cau Hai Fishing Lagoon. Drivers including Tom, Happy and Vu have been praised for their helpful tips and flexible pacing. Allow five to six hours.

“We booked this tour as a transfer from Hoi An to Hue. Our driver Tom was very friendly and kind and spoke great English. He never rushed us and was more than willing to stop at different spots along the way to take photos. He also gave us some good recommendations for Hue.”

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Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An - Khai Dinh’s tomb: compact, elaborate and memorable
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Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An

14.Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $69

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, a guide and lunch included. The day features Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh’s tomb and Hue’s Imperial City. Guides have included Loan, Ray, Gom and Kong, though your guide may differ.

“I had a blast today on the tour! The first stop really is to sell you pearls but after that it is good. You can skip the pearl presentation and get food/coffee outside or use the restroom. Loan (Pea) was such a delight and had some good jokes during the briefings. She did a great job keeping the large group together even towards the end of the day.”

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Hoi An - Danang - Hue: Private Car via Hai Van Pass and More - Hai Van Pass, the scenic choice
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Hoi An – Danang – Hue: Private Car via Hai Van Pass and More

15.Danang – Hue: Private Car via Hai Van Pass and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $12

Set your own pace on a private one-way drive between Hoi An and Hue, with an experienced driver and optional sightseeing stops. Choose the coastal Hai Van Pass route, add Marble Mountain or My Son Sanctuary, or plan a longer day around Ba Na Hills. Drivers named in past trips include David, Viet, Ba and Quoc Nguyen, but assignments vary.

“Me and my family had a great time in our trip from Hoi An to Hue with David. We stopped first on My Son Sanctuary. He explained some of the place while we were in our way and was always really Kind and helpful. Then we stopped at Ba NaRead more”

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